Chinese antique round lacquer footed dish inlaid with beautiful mother-of-pearl designs of flowers and vines. The inside rim of the dish is inlaid with scholar objects including a brush, scrolls and coins. The flowers are precisely detailed and appear to be in the clematis family.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 1 3/4" high x 8 1/5" wide

Hand-carved Japanese wooden bear (higuma), shown standing with a salmon firmly clasped in its mouth. The bear is carved in the robust and dynamic style associated with the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaidō, who developed this art form in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Deep chisel marks and textured carving bring vitality to the animal’s fur, while the fish adds symbolic weight as a representation of sustenance and abundance.
Carvings of bears (kimun kamuy, or “mountain... Click for details

Chinese pottery hu vessel, dating to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). The vessel is of flattened pear shape with a tall neck, flaring square mouth, and raised square base. Traces of original painted decoration remain visible in red and black pigments, including swirling cloud-like motifs and possibly stylized dragons or floral scrolls.
These pottery vessels were traditionally placed in tombs as mingqi (spirit objects), serving as symbolic substitutes for valuable bronze hu containers... Click for details

A hand woven antique Japanese rattan bowstring holder (tsuru-oke), crafted in a circular form with intricate basketry technique. This utilitarian yet elegant object was used to safely store spare bowstrings (tsuru) for the yumi, the long asymmetric bow central to Japanese archery. By keeping strings coiled, dry, and protected from tangling, the tsuru-oke ensured a warrior or archer was always prepared in training, hunting, or battle.
Archery, or kyūjutsu, was among the most important... Click for details

A well carved Indonesian gold gilt wood panel, dating to the late 19th century, now mounted and framed for display. hand carved in high relief with deeply undercut layers, the composition flows with scrolling foliage, peonies, chrysanthemums, and acanthus-like leaves, all richly gilded. The intricate craftsmanship reflects the tradition of Southern Indonesia carving workshops, often producing architectural and altar adornments for temples and grand homes.
The floral motifs symbolize... Click for details

A Japanese antique ikebana basket for flower arranging. Made of thin sections of split bamboo woven in a criss cross pattern. The basket has a long cylindrical form and a round mouth and foot. The handle is a light color and made of bamboo rhizomes twisted together and woven into the body of the basket. Signed on the bottom Chiku Ichi Sai. Comes with bamboo insert.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 20 1/2" high x 8" wide

A small and delicate figure of an luohan carved out of agate. He holds a fan in one hand and above his left shoulder, a small pavilion floats on a cloud of swirling mist. The luohan is skillfully carved in such an purposeful way the the colors of the agate emphasize details. For instance, his fan and slippers are a lovely gray, the tassels of his belt and the little pavilion are reddish-orange while the rest of him remains white with clear striations. He stands on a little hardwood stand.... Click for details

A Japanese antique scroll painting of a pheasant sitting on the branch of a pine tree. Painted in mineral colors and ink on silk with naturalistic details and special care taken in representing the feathers of the bird. Besides it's obvious grace and beauty, the pheasant is also a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: Total size: 57 3/4" high 23 1/2" wide (25 3/4" wide including scroll ends). Size of art: 26 1/2" high x... Click for details

The cabinet features a warm reddish-brown patina that has developed naturally over a century of use, highlighting the rich grain and character of the elm wood.
The upper section holds three drawers, each with original brass hardware shaped in a simple yet elegant form. Below, a pair of paneled cabinet doors open to reveal a spacious storage compartment, secured with a traditional round brass lock plate. The cabinet rests on squared legs with slightly recessed spandrels, giving it both... Click for details

Korean antique scroll painting of a misty mountain landscape. High, rocky peaks with cascading water falls and mountain pavilions nestle in the trees. Below, a figure poles a small boat and villagers navigate winding foot paths. Calligraphy and a large seal in the upper left hand corner. Painted in ink on silk.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: total size: 57" high x 17" wide (19 1/4" wide including rollers). Size of art: 36" high x 12 1/2" wide